Shenanigans to add outdoor seating

February 26, 2009

Come spring, Shenanigans restaurant in the Lakewood Mall will have an outdoor patio with seating for 30. Owner Ron Stotz said two windows that face the parking lot will be knocked out, a door will be put in, and a paved, fenced-in patio will be put in. The hope is to put in a fire pit, Stotz said, but he's not sure if it's possible. When work begins depends on the weather, he said, and the same goes for completion. But Stotz hopes it will be finished by the end of April. No inside seating will be lost because of the project. The plan is to use heaters in spring and fall so it can be a three-season patio, he said. He said he's unsure of the project cost. Stotz said the patio is being done because he thought it would be a nice added feature. Also, he said, if a statewide smoking ban for bars and restaurants is implemented, this would give customers a place to smoke.